September 1 - 10, 2008

Potest Fieri at the Madeline Island Yacht Club

We left Thunder Bay with warm weather and south winds. We rocked and rolled most of the way to Grand Marais as we had a beam sea. Border Patrol boarded to check to see if we called customs. We left for the Apostle Islands the next day. We ran into a storm about 5 miles off Twin Islands at the Apostles. Winds peaked at 63 knots but no concerns. We stopped at Rocky and had lunch and waited for winds to die down. On our way to Stockton we encountered a overturned 16' sail boat. Assisted the Coast Guard in retrieving them. Salvage boat showed up at dark towing capsized sail boat. Danny helped them pump out boat. Winds were too strong and they decided to come back tomorrow and pick it up. Spent a few days on Stockon but moved over to Madeline Island Yacht Club as they were calling for more winds. John Jones with four guys from Regina came in later. We took his boat and went to Maggies in Bayfield for dinner. They left and we continued our trip to Bayfield and then Ashland were we went to the movies. We met up with our friend Todd and Kitti and had dinner with them on Rocky Island before we crossed to Thompson Island just out of Thunder Bay. We had a beautiful evening and met up with the Pattersons' on Still A OK. This is last day of boating for us and we had an enjoyable cruise home. Abby is really happy.

August 30, 2008

Liam with Molly
The New Captain Liam
We had the Booze Cruise and its now the Pablum Cruise. Danielle is home with Liam for a few days and we took her and girlfriend out with her baby and husband Allan.

August 13 - August 19, 2008

Ella Getting a Lesson in Rowing
Ella and Grandma on an Adventure Walk
Ella and Grandma Fishing
Anchored with Knot to Shabby and Just Us in Edwards Bay
Ella Resting After Taking Gravol
We took Princess Ella our granddaughter out on the boat. We thought Ella was planing on sleeping in the guest room when she put her belongings in there but she slept with Grandma, Sydney and Abby, Grandpa got to sleep with the clock. We headed for the north shore. We rafted to Knot to Shabby, Judy and Larry Krawchuk and Just Us, Skip and Angie Bonnet. We did some fishing and exploring. Did some hiking and we know now that Ella is a city girl as she did not like the branches hitting her legs. Ella was sea sick all the days except one and that was the day we did not move. The usual gang at CPR Slip for 4 p.m. cocktail hour. Hilary and John Lockyer with Emma, Mac, Charlie and Will came into CPR Slip which made Ella's day. The kids had a lot of fun and we had a bonfire in the evening.

August 11, 2008

At the Bar
Leaving the Dock at Prince Arthur's Landing
Eat Drink and Be Merry
Sculpture at the Mouth of the Kam
Bascule Bridge
Susan Distracting the Captain
We had an evening booze cruise with our friends Sherry and John Fogolin with their guests from Holland Avanka and Barry, Brenda and Gino Pradal, Bonzi Wuebben and Luc Pradal, Sharon and Ian Macadam, Gail and Enos Favot, and Susan and Craig Harkness. We had a wonderful evening with snacks, salads and pizza served with the beverage of your choice.

July 30 - August 7, 2008

Captain of the Motor Home
Needles Highway
Needles Highway
Danny, Susan, Karen and Jim at Mount Rushmore.
Devil's Tower in Wyoming. Looks like Walt Disney was Here.
New Helmet Designs
Only Bikes Allowed on Main Street

We went to Sturgis South Dakota for a motorcycle rally with friends Karen and Jim Garriock. A sleepy little town of 6,500people now becomes an exciting town with 500,000 motorcycles. People from all walks of life. Lots of women now riding big motorcycles and trikes. Did a lot of riding. Went to Crazy Horse Statue, still in the works, Mount Rushmore, and Devil's Tower in Wyoming to name a few places.

July 27, 2008

Mink Mountain to Thunder Bay. Sunny and breezy. We are home for a few days before we leave in the motor home for Sturgis, South Dakota.

July 26, 2008

Grand Marais MN to Mink Mountain - Hot and sunny but high winds from the west. Good ride for us with 4 - 6 foot seas on stern. Anchored in front of lot 1 and 2. Good holding bottom but deep water. Dinner aboard with Luc and Bonzi.

July 25, 2008

Spent the day in Grand Marais. Sunny and hot but very high winds which makes the wall uncomfortable. Dragon boat races were going on. Six boats in the harbour practicing. One boat sunk but they kept paddling to shore. I went shopping with Kitty (Gypsy Rose) and Marlyn (Simba).

July 24, 2008

Bayfield to Grand Marias - Overcast and calm in the morning then sunny and calm rest of the day. We were planning on staying at Rocky Island but bugs were bad and the place was in a state of disrepair. The seas were flat so we decided to cross. Tied up to the wall in Grand Marais. Two sail boats were a head of us so Danny picked up the pace so we could beat them to the wall. He still has that need for speed.

July 23, 2008

Gang Jumping Ship

Madeline Island to Bayfield - Everyone is up and ready to go. Taking the gang to Bayfield to pick up their van and head home. We cleaned the boat and went to dinner at Maggie's with fellow boaters Lee and Mary Hyslop.

July 22, 2008

Grandpa Taking Kids for Icecream
Hells Angels' Newest Members
Madeline Island Yacht Club
Stockton Island - Quarry Bay to Madeline Island - Beautiful day hot and sunny. Kids went to the pool. Lori and Tony rented scooters. Day of R & R.

July 21, 2008

Kids Play on the Beach and Oh Yes Grandpa
Lori and Evan Checking Out the Snakes
Lori, Ella and Evan Enjoying the Caves
Danny and Ella on Shelf in Cave
Should We Pick Them Up?
Evan on an Adventure Walk

Stockton Island - Presquile Isle to Stockton Island - Quarry Bay- Headed to Sand Island for day trip. Anchored in front on dock as it was to shallow for us to tie up to. Lori, Tony, Ella, Evan and Susan walked to the Lighthouse. The lighthouse was under repair. Danny picked us up in the dinghy and we went threw the sandstone caves. We then went to Quarry Bay for the rest of the afternoon and evening. Kids played on the beach and looked for snakes.

July 20, 2008

Tony Getting Us There


Lori with Ella Getting some Air
On the Way to the Beach

Bayfield to Stockton Island - Sun in Bayfield but surrounded by fog. Headed for Stockton around 11.00 a.m. Ella is not a boater as she was sea sick again. No room at the dock so we anchored out. Played on the beach and took a nature walk to Julian Beach.

July 19, 2008

Raspberry Island to Bayfield - Stayed at the Apostle Island Marina. Jim and Karen Garriock seen us docking so came to visit. Lori, Tony, Ella and Evan arrived. We hung around Bayfield and did the tourist thing.

July 18, 2008

Raspberry Island Lighthouse
Rasberry Island Lighthouse
Danny and Sydney on Our Hike

Quarry Bay (Stockton Island) to Raspberry Island. Calm in the morning with heavy fog. Cleared at 11.00 a.m. Walked to the Lighthouse.

July 17, 2008

Stockton Island to Oak Island. Checked out a few of the islands. Anchored at Oak Island but moved at 9.00 p.m. as wind started blowing. We went to Quarry Bay at Stockton.

July 15 - 16 2008

Sunset
Grand Marais to Stockton Island. - Left at 6.00 a.m. in a rolling sea complete with 2 to 3 foot waves from west. Flattnened out close to the Apostle Island. Tied up at the Nation Park Service dock on Prequile Isle Point. Afternoon was hot, sunny and calm. Beautiful Sunset. Stayed on Stockton. Went for a hike. Seen a bear and a deer. The dogs barked at the bear but ran for cover when the deer jumped over the trail.

July 13 - 14 2008

Pigion Point to Grand Marais MN - High Winds all day. Winds changing so we headed out around 4.00 p.m. Seas were rough. Long trip to Grand Marais. Stan from Rockin Robin lent us his truck to replenished supplies. Coast Guard boarded us to do safety check. All was ok. Later we played cards with them aboard their boat. Again that evening we had a thunder storm.

July 12, 2008

Anchored in the Hole in the Wall
Thunder Bay to Pigion Point - Hole in the Wall. There was a severe rain and wind storm last night. Headed out about 9.30 a.m. with strong S W winds. 4 to 6 foots seas and sunny. Around Victoria Island the seas were around 10 feet so we headed for shelter. Anchored in Little Trout Bay for the afternoon and then proceeded for Hole in the Wall with 6 to 8 foot seas. Anchored in the thumb. Tied ourselves in like a spider web. Windy, heavy rain, surging sea but comfortable.

July 8, 2008

Loon Harbour to Thunder Bay. Foggy and flat in the morning. Lori, Ella and Evan picked us up to get our vehicle. We are home for a few days.

July 7, 2008

Ava and Gord's Garden
Danny with Speckled Trout
CPR Slip to Loon Harbour. Clear, warm and calm. Beautiful day. Ian and Danny fished in the morning. Ian guided and Danny caught. Visited with Ava and Gord on the way, wanted to show Ian and Sharon the gardens. While enroute we went in and looked Otter Cove and Blacks Wharf. Loon Harbour had 6 boats in there. First time we seen any life on the lake.

July 6, 2008

Ian and Sharon at flag.
Ian with Speckle Trout

Moss Island to CPR Slip. Ian and Danny fished in the morning and evening. Ian caught Danny drove. Watched a moose swim between the islands. Rainstorm in the morning nice and sunny in the afternoon. Sharon, Ian, Susan and Sydney hiked to the flag on the top of the hill. Danny stayed behind to do some maintenance on the boat. Tug O' the North pulled in around 2 p.m. Jean, Joe, Erin and grandchildren.

July 5, 2008

Ian and Danny on way to Moss Island

Nipigon to Moss Island. Picked up more one way guests Sharon and Ian Macadam. Late departure for anchorage at Moss Island. Ian and Danny went fishing in the Zodiac. Weather was good during the day but got windy in the evening.

July 4, 2008

Bret and Mark take picture of their parents Joe and Michele while cruising
Susan and her father Burton
Susan and her mother Moreen
Captain Bret
Captain Mark

Rossport to Nipigon. Great day, sunny, warm and calm. We had one way guests. My parents Moreen and Burton Phillips. Brother Joe, Sister-in-law Michele, Nephews Bret and Mark. Our route was on the north side of St. Ignace Island with a lunch stop at Caribou Island. Joe and the boys went exploring on the island and decided they would not stay in the old cabin. The mayor of Nipigon greeted us on the dock as he is married to Danny's cousin Judy. They came aboard for a visit. John and Carol Zechener visited us in the evening. We went for a visit to daughters house and met all the family.

July 3, 2008

Potest Fieri at Government Dock in Rossport

Battle Island to Rossport. Calm, sunny and warm. Went to camp at Selim for dinner with Joe, Michele, Bret, Mark and Rona.